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​Horan Automation & Consulting was established by Gerry & Kathleen Horan to provide an Automation Consulting and Project management service with a difference.Based on Gerry’s 20 years hands on experience in designing and implementing robotic and automation projects, we provide unrivalled technical knowledge of automated production and packaging systems.Is Automation Right for Your Business?Our 5 key questions when designing an automated system are:

Is it needed?

What will be the return on investment?

What is the most cost effective solution

Has the customer suitable staff to operate and maintain the equipment

Will the installation interfere with current production?

Horan Automation & Consulting provides a full design and project management service. We are not affiliated to any equipment suppliers, which mean we provide totally independent advice to our clients.Why AutomateIncrease ProductionIf demand increases then automation allows you to easily meet production deadlines. Automated lines can run overnight and at weekends to achieve optimum production. Machines can also be programmed to increase production where necessary.Improve QualityAutomated systems eliminate human error increasing the rates of precision and accuracy. This also reduces waste and the need for quality and precision testing increasing efficiency.Reduce CostsAutomation reduces the costs of wages and allows the business to recoup automation costs over a relatively short timescale. Automation also reduces breakage and waste. Costs due to staff absenteeism will also be reduced.Greater FlexibilityAutomated systems are run by computer programs which instruct the machinery to carry out specific tasks. These programs can be easily edited and manipulated to increase or decrease production, fill a different sized bottle, make a larger packaging box etc. This potentially wider range of operational tasks allows for greater flexibility in production.Safer EnvironmentAutomation reduces or eliminates repetitive strain injuries for staff which promotes a safer working environment and reduces absenteeism. Automated machines reduce the need for human involvement in the production line which also reduces factory accidents. These lines are normally maintained by a trained engineer so that health and safety best practice is adhered to.